Old Georgians Ladies 1XI are preparing for an exciting contest this Saturday as they take on Wapping in Women’s Conference East at St George’s College. The OGs are still seeking their first home points of the season, following a narrow 1-3 defeat to Old Loughtonians on opening day. With a mixed start to the season, they will be hoping to put things right in front of their home supporters and climb up from 6th place in the table.
The team’s only win so far came in a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at Canterbury, where the squad displayed resilience and teamwork to secure the win. However, last weekend’s tough 3-2 loss to league leaders London Wayfarers showed there is still work to be done. Nevertheless, OGs will take positives from that match, having pushed one of the top teams in the division all the way.
Meanwhile, Wapping, coached by Matt Bowen, have had a difficult introduction to the league this season. The side, new to Women’s Conference East, have lost all three of their opening matches. Their first match saw them fall 3-1 to Spencer, followed by a narrow 1-0 defeat against London Wayfarers and a recent 1-2 loss to Teddington at home. The visiting side will undoubtedly be motivated to get their first points of the season and make their mark on the division.
This fixture will be the first league meeting between Old Georgians and Wapping, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest. Both teams are keen to establish themselves in the league, with Wapping still adjusting to the step up in competition, while Old Georgians will be looking to build on last season's foundation as they aim for a strong campaign in the National League.
Old Georgians have shown flashes of quality across their matches so far, and they’ll need to be at their best to overcome a determined Wapping side. For OGs, the focus will likely be on converting their attacking opportunities, which they’ve managed in parts of the season but will need more consistency in front of goal to take full advantage of home turf.
Wapping’s defensive resilience will be tested against a team determined to push forward, and their ability to strike on the counter may be crucial. With both teams eager for a result, the match promises to be a close, competitive affair where mistakes will be costly.
As Old Georgians prepare for this crucial fixture, coach Leigh Maasdorp will be urging her side to maintain their focus and take control of the match from the start. A win here could provide the momentum needed to push up the table and set the tone for the rest of the season.
Fixture Details:
📅 Saturday, 12th October 2024
🕔 16:00
📍 St George’s College, Pitch 1
Come down to support the Ladies as they aim to claim their first home win of the season!